HUDO Centre No.: H.K/PS/58/022
24th December 2022
PRESS STATEMENT TRADER KILLED IN ARMED ROBBERY NEAR GARDOOD NYAMA, SUDAN
On 2nd December 2022, Mr. Musa Ali was killed and other passengers robbed by
six (6) armed robbers while they were travelling from Gardood Nyama to
Elzaafaya. The case was reported by the passengers at Gardood Nyama police but,
police did not respond. On 2nd December 2022, Mr. Musa Ali was travelling with
other passengers on a commercial vehicle from Gardood Nyama to Elzaafaya
village after attending the weekly market. Along the way, the vehicle was
obstructed by six (6) armed people putting masks on their faces. They robbed
them of their money, smart phones and other valuable items under gun point. Due
to the dispute with the armed robbers, they shot him (Mr. Musa Ali) twice in
the abdomen and head. Mr. Musa Ali died instantly in front of the other
travelers. The dead body was taken back by the passengers to Gardood Nyama
where the case was filed at police post. Thereafter, the dead body was taken
for burial. Up to date police did not carry any investigations. Mr. Musa Ali
(35 years) is a trader (mobile vendor). Gardood Nyama is a border village
between South and North Kordufan States. Elzaafaya is a village in South
Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains in a distance of about 35 km southwest of
Gardood Nyama HUDOCentre is very concerned about the security situation and the
safety of civilians in conflict areas and calls upon;
· Police in South Kordufan
State/ Nuba Mountains to execute their duties responsibly and to immediately
investigate this case.
· The prosecutor in South
Kordufan/ Nuba Mountains to ensure that there is rule of law.
· The security committee in
South Kordufan state to dissolve and disarm militias and ensure the safety of
civilians.
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